Publication Name	World Journal of Gastroenterology
Manuscript ID	114245
Country	China

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Letter to the Editor
Article Title	Defining endoscopic candidacy for intermediate size rectal neuroendocrine tumors
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Yu-Hang Sheng, Qi-Yang Chen, Xiao-Meng Li, Zhi-Xiang Zhou and Tian-Le Xue
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Corresponding Author	Tian-Le Xue, PhD, School of Biomedical Science and Technology, Yaoda Education Technology Development (Nanjing) Co., Ltd, No. 618 Longmian Avenue, Moling Street, Jiangning District, Nanjing 211899, Jiangsu Province, China. tianle.xue.2022@uni.strath.ac.uk
Key Words	Rectal neuroendocrine tumor; Endoscopic submucosal dissection; Endoscopic mucosal resection; Propensity score matching; Lymphovascular invasion; Surveillance
Core Tip	A matched analysis from a high-volume center suggests that well differentiated rectal neuroendocrine tumors measuring 1.0-1.5 cm can be managed safely with endoscopic resection when selection and technique are optimized. The absence of lymphovascular invasion and the lack of observed recurrences in the intermediate group argue for an organ preserving pathway with structured staging and follow up.
Citation	Sheng YH, Chen QY, Li XM, Zhou ZX, Xue TL. Defining endoscopic candidacy for intermediate size rectal neuroendocrine tumors. World J Gastroenterol 2025; In press

Received	2025-09-15 02:03
Peer-Review Started	2025-09-15 02:03
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2025-10-18 03:07
Return for Revision	2025-10-18 03:07
Revised	2025-10-31 19:30
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Second Decision by Editor	2025-12-02 02:46
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2025-12-03 02:42
Articles in Press	2025-12-03 02:42
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